
Samsung
Q990F
Value for movies and easy setup, but music falls flat.

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I have an LG B4 OLED an recently bought an LG ST80 sound bar. At the beginning was a bit disappointed; low bass and sound improvement from TV speakers wasn't that noticeable, leaving aside "sound level". But started to watch shows with atmos audio and started to loved. The height sound wasn't impressive so I decided to buy the rear speakers and it was a game change. My main concern about the rear speakers was where to place then since my couch was back to the wall, so after some research I went for a behind couch shelf. It looks very nice and have the possibility to move the rear speakers as needed. Still not impressed about height sound, but definitely very satisfied with my ST80. I move the bass behind my TV, and because of my room dispositions turns out that was the best placement, the bass quality improve a lot. I decided at the beginning for a LG soundbar due to wow features. But after using it; Orchestra not noticeable and not using wow sync since found some interference. So it is connected via hdmi eArc. But the possibility to use the same remote controller for TV is very nice. I haven't used nor hear the Samsung soundbar so I have no opinion regarding it. I did try the Sony System 6 and got impressed about the height sound, however, I prefer the LG one. My budget wasn't enough to go for the LG S90TR but in the future do not discard to upgrade to that one for the extra height speakers
I really got impressed by sony bravia bar 6 listen at the store, great heights and good bass. I went for a lg s80t (without rears) since I have an lg oled and I'm pretty happy with it. Lg height and bass are not very impressive but I think the overall sound is very good
I have an upper medium LG (s80t) with rear speakers, And also have the sofá against The wall. My solution was to get A couch shelf and i love it. It also giving me the opportunity to re arrenge the speakers in case we are more in The sofá ( 3 spots) https://preview.redd.it/43sq7c4s7zmg1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a55b1099c1d7602101f7ce7dd909b10a9689f76d You can decorate too, i havent done that yet
The distance from the left speaker to the hearing point is 50cm, and I try the speaker to face each other rather pointing to me. Just the first time felt irritation but i think it was due to the novelty. But now is very pleasant. Keep in mind sound coming from behind it is not as intense as the front, they are just effects. I think overall it sounds amazing
Lg s80t does not have rears. But if you get the TR you can use it without rears. I got the T and wanted to add the rears and I'm loving it
I just got the 990f, i started with the LG S80T (stretching the budget) because of the integración with the tv, and have it for a couple of months. But something doesnt felt right, i mean sound was great but bass wasnt that strong and atmos didnt feel very great. So was thinking about the S95 but reviews was similiar to s80 despiste of being an upper level. So got a nice offer, 550€ and went for it. The first time i use it i felt that wow factor that the LG didnt gave me. It is very soon to have a clear opinión, but so far i can say: Bass is stronger and maybe a little bit bummy Dialogs are not that clear as the LG Atmos feel very nice For the few hours that i have the sound bar, for me is a YES
I havent found the right configuration yet, I’m constantly changing volume for dialogs and environment sounds, im betwen 12 and 20 volume. I think the LG was better on dialogs
As an owner of an LG S80tr, I would recommend against LG sound-systems. The audio quality is good but the bass is lacking. I only got it because I got a crazy good deal for 200 when the MSRP is around 600.
If you can get the lg s95tr on sale I'm very happy with mine, otherwise the lg s80tr seems pretty good 👍
I just go an lg s80tr from Amazon for that price. It does have rears but they are completely wireless, individually powered so you can put them where you want. [LG S80TR 5.1.3](https://a.co/d/680jqOG)
It has plenty bass. Not as much as sony or samsumg but hard to beat a whole setup for around $500 to $600.
Thanks for all the replies. I'm going to look into these models. I will say, the S80 Sounds better with the app calibration. I think the JBL Bar 800 may be as far as I need to go if I went that way. I'm just at a computer desk. I haven't looked into the others, but I'll check them out.
What is your ceiling height, that is what is important for Atmos, I just picked up the LG S80 TR my living room is not the perfect setup, TV is in the corner but the soundbar sounds amazing rear speakers Doolby Atmos. Great investment makes your TV come alive
I have 9 foot ceilings and the soundbar sounds amazing
Get the LG S 80 TR soundbar,if you tv is newer it uses the speakers as well, also one remote.l love the sound, and it's back on sale at best buy
I just bought the LG 65 " TV and paired it with the s80 tr LGs 5-1 3 while I'm not a sound tech. This sounds amazing. Living room is 12 x24 and it fills the space with full quality sounds
S80t it’s perfect for me and my little room

Samsung
Q990F
Value for movies and easy setup, but music falls flat.

Sonos
Beam (Gen 2)
Compact value, but virtual Atmos and app issues.

Samsung
HW-Q990D
Powerful, immersive value, but poor music and buggy software.

Sonos
Arc Ultra
Immersive Atmos and bass, but pricey and poor for music.

Samsung
Q930F
Strong value for movies, but music and HDMI 2.0 limit.

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